Arts & Entertainment

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NEWS 1/13/20 5:36pm

John Kerry doubles down in defense of Joe Biden's diplomatic record

By Liam Collins

As former Secretary of State John Kerry descended from the Joe Biden campaign bus and entered a small room of around 25 at a brewery in Knoxville, he prepared to deliver his speech in support of the former vice president. 

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NEWS 1/13/20 11:23am

Cory Booker suspends his presidential campaign

By Jack Norcross

Cory Booker has suspended his campaign for president. The New Jersey senator was struggling to fundraise and gain traction in both state and national polls. Booker’s decision comes after he failed to qualify for the CNN/ Des Moines Register debate on Tuesday. 

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NEWS 1/13/20 2:45am

Pete Buttigieg’s message of unification disrupted by demonstrators

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Former South Bend, Indiana mayor, Pete Buttigieg started his rally in Des Moines, Iowa with a call of unification if elected, but his uplifting message was interrupted by protests over racial issues that have plagued his campaign. 

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NEWS 1/12/20 11:41pm

Elizabeth Warren talks education, climate change and economy

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Surrounded by about 410 attendees, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) addressed potential voters 22 days before the Iowa caucuses in the gymnasium of Fisher Elementary School in Marshalltown, Iowa. 

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SPORTS 1/12/20 6:32pm

Women's basketball topples Seahawks for its second win of the weekend

By Carter Horan

The Elon Phoenix Women’s basketball team (8-7, 3-1 CAA) took down the Seahawks of North Carolina Wilmington (5-10, 2-2 CAA) 77-53 in a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) conference matchup Sunday afternoon at Schar Center.

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SPORTS 1/12/20 11:48am

Men's basketball claims first CAA win over Seahawks

By BreShawn Holley

On Saturday afternoon, the Elon University Phoenix (5-13, 1-4 CAA) got a huge win over the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks (5-14, 0-6 CAA), 80-63. 

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NEWS 1/11/20 10:00pm

Sparking interest in young voters: Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks on issues important to college students

By Emery Eisner

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke at Berg Middle School in Newton, Iowa just 23 days before the 2020 Iowa caucuses. While he spent the majority of the town hall speaking on the issues of universal health care, voting rights and climate change, he also addressed universal child care, alleviating student debt and his issues with President Donald Trump. 

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NEWS 1/11/20 11:00am

Reminding Iowans and college students of political alternatives

By Emery Eisner

Vote Common Good, an organization promoting liberal activism during the 2020 election cycle will be taking its message across all 50 states and is looking to give a voice to college students. VCG Political Director Rob Ryerse said this is the type of outlet certain students are looking for. 

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NEWS 1/11/20 1:54am

Amy Klobuchar addresses policies relevant to young voters

By Ashlyn DeLoughy

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) talked about her policies during a town hall in Ottumwa, Iowa.

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SPORTS 1/10/20 10:00pm

Women's basketball dominants flat Cougars

By Caitlin Rundle

The Elon University Phoenix (7-7, 2-1 CAA) won against the College of Charleston Cougars (9-5, 2-1 CAA) Friday night 90-48. The Phoenix came back home after 46 days of being on the road.

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NEWS 1/10/20 8:00pm

Sanders leads new Iowa poll, supporters say cancelled event won't freeze them out

By Liam Collins

Supporters said his appeal among young people speaks to his history as a mayor, senator and presidential candidate.

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NEWS 1/10/20 6:16pm

Former Gov. Bill Weld talks religion, policy and Trump at Des Moines summit

By Emery Eisner

Former Governor of Massachusetts and Republican presidential candidate Bill Weld spoke at the Faith, Politics and Common Good Summit about political purpose, President Donald Trump and issues such as climate change and international relations.

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NEWS 1/10/20 1:18pm

Marianne Williamson suspends campaign for President of the United States

By Liam Collins

Long-shot presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has suspended her campaign for the democratic presidential nomination. In a release on her website, Williamson said "the ideas we discussed are important, and I hope they’ll find seed in other ways and in other campaigns."

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SPORTS 1/10/20 12:22am

Men's basketball falls to College of Charleston 73-65

By Caitlin Rundle

The Elon Phoenix (4-13, 0-4 CAA) fell to the Colonial Athletic Association’s (CAA) currently number one ranked team, the College of Charleston Cougars (11-6, 5-0 CAA) 73-65.

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NEWS 1/9/20 9:08pm

Booker calls briefing on the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani ‘frustrating’ while trying to win over Iowans vote

By Baylor Rodman

Presidential candidate Cory Booker spoke about his briefing from top Trump administrators on the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani as well as his argument for why college students should vote for him during a campaign stop in Eastern Iowa.

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NEWS 1/9/20 6:37pm

Elon community protests war with Iran as the U.S. House limits war powers

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Over a dozen people marched from the Alamance Building to the Moseley Center to voice disapproval at the prospective of a war with Iran. This came on a national No War With Iran: Day of Action.

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NEWS 12/17/19 10:52am

Rep. Mark Walker announces he will not run for reelection in 2020

By Christian Galvano

In a recent statement by Mark Walker, he could move toward running for Senate when Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) retires in 2022.

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NEWS 12/11/19 5:08pm

Three Elon University students arrested on drug charges

By Jack Norcross and Grace Morris

Two freshmen and a sophomore were arrested on three drug-related charges in early December. In total, 44 pills and capsules of amphetamine were seized in addition to over 25 grams of marijuana in Global E residence hall.

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NEWS 12/10/19 9:44am

Redefining the term ‘study abroad’

By Jack Haley

As the Study USA option grows more popular, Elon University is looking into expanding current programs. 

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NEWS 12/10/19 8:54am

Majority of Elon global experiences are had by women

By Kira Silbergeld

The gender ratio between Elon University students on campus and students who go abroad are similar, according to data from the Elon University Fact Book and the Global Education Center.

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